Based in the Coachella Valley including the Greater Palm Springs area and beyond, Desert Weavers and Spinners Guild (DWS) aims to foster and expand interest in hand-weaving, spinning, felting and all fiber arts. To this end, the Guild offers programs, workshops and events that inform, educate and stimulate makers in the fiber arts. Members openly explore and study together; we take great pleasure in sharing what we know, learning from one another, participating in community events and encouraging others to share our love of the fiber arts. All are welcome.
General Meetings
Typically held on the 4th Monday of the month, except in May and December.
Meetings start at 9:30 am on zoom and in-person at the Demuth Community Center
3601 E Mesquite Ave, Palm Springs, CA 92264
Monthly meetings begin with a presentation or lecture on weaving or other fiber arts topic, followed by guild business, show & share, and other agenda items.
In-person workshops take place several times a year on a variety of topics of interest to guild members. Workshops are limited in size, requiring registration and payment of a fee.
For more information on upcoming programs, workshops and events, visit our Program Calendar.
We also demonstrate weaving and spinning at community events around the Coachella Valley. If you would like to request a demonstration, contact outreach@desertweaversandspinners.com.
Have questions? Contact the appropriate board member at the email below. For other inquiries, email president@desertweaversandspinners.org.
2026 Meeting Dates
January 26 - General Meeting &
Cameron Taylor Brown - Lecture: Warp & Weft: A Conversation in Color
January 26 & 27 - Cameron Taylor Brown - Workshop: Materiality: The Tactile Experience
February 23 - Auction
March 23 - TBD
April 27 - Gail Pilgrim: Towels
May 18 - Annie McHale: Inkle Band Weaving
June 22 - Guild Challenge
July 27 - Robin Spady
August 28 - Guild Members Work Together
September 28 - John Mullarkey: Tablet Weaving
October 26 - TBD
November 16 - TBD
December 21 - Meet Our 2027 DWS Officers, Exchange Project
and December Holiday Party
2027 Meeting Dates
January 27 - General Meeting &
Martha Town - Lecture & 4-day over 4 weeks Zoom Workshop: Cell Weaves
2026 Board Members
President - Sammie McGlasson
Vice-President - Denise Squires
Programs - Paula Durrant
Treasurer - Robin Johnson
Secretary - Susan Simpson
Membership - Carol Goldsmith
Members-at-Large - Paula Durrant & Keith Daniels
Non-Board Positions
Facebook Coordinator - Sandi Wollin
Webmasters - Jeffery Pinston & Keith Daniels
Outreach Coordinator - Mariellen Boss
Study Group Leaders - per study group
Technology Coordinator - Jeffery Pinkston & Keith Daniels
Guild Liaison - Mariellen Boss
Auction Coordinator - Mariellen Boss
Show & Share - Sammie McGlasson
Exchange & Challenge Coordinator - Paula Durrant
Date Festival/Riverside County Fair Coordinator - Robin Johnson